Thursday, August 4, 2011

Patina Love

Hello dear friends! First I want to thank you for your positive comments on my previous post. I appreciate your support and may just yet open that Etsy shop!

For Vintage Inspiration Friday, I thought I'd share recent shelves from the flea market. In this post I showed you the first of these shelves purchased as part of a pair. I love the chippiness and lighter color of the other shelf in the pair. It was in two pieces - a bulky bottom and top piece that served as sort of a backsplash. I was particularly drawn to this smaller top piece which justified the entire bargain purchase of $20.
Here is the top piece placed on our dining room buffet:

I adore its' patina:

It is temporarily resting on two candlestick holders until I decide on a permanent location. I think the shelf helps to tone down the formality of the buffet:

A rustic basket and grain sack help to further balance the look:

Hmmm...now what to do with the bulky bottom piece of the shelf? I love it, but just haven't found an ideal place for it and it is heavy.

This is an enjoyable transition time between summer and fall. Possibilities await....
Have a terrific weekend!

oh susan....what finds! i wouldn't change a thing! I LOVE the way the shelf looks on top of those candlesticks! It's beautiful..truly! As for what to do with that "bulky" bottom piece.....hmmmmmmm...drop it off here! :)

Love these pieces. you're right the patina is just incredible and how you've used this on candlesticks is really wonderful. LOVE it! The mirror is gorgeous, too. thanks so much for linking up with VIF, xoxo Debra

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This blog allows me to share my love of decorating and crafting with a French/Nordic vintage style. I am pleased to have found so many like-minded friends in the process. The blog is named in honor of my grandmother Evelyn and great-grandmother Rose, whose talents I can only hope to have inherited.
I'm blessed to be married to a wonderful man and staying at home with our two children whom I'm crazy about.